Fat Brands, Inc Litigation

Oct 13, 2020

Voluntary Dismissal

The plaintiff in this action has chosen not to proceed with the case. Once a case is voluntary dismissed, the courts will usually close the case and no further action will be taken.

Mar 13, 2020

Class Certification Denied

The court has denied the request to proceed as a class action. This means the case cannot move forward on behalf of the proposed group of investors unless that decision changes or the court later approves a revised request.

Dec 27, 2019

Motion for Class Certification

The plaintiffs have asked the court to approve the lawsuit to proceed as a class action on behalf of a group of investors. The judge will decide whether the case meets the requirements for class certification and which investors and claims may be included.

Dec 17, 2019

Motion to Dismiss Denied in Part

The court has determined that plaintiffs have adequately alleged some of their claims, but have failed to adequately allege other claims. The judge has therefore denied in part the motion to dismiss filed by defendants and written an order stating which claims are dismissed and which remain. The case will proceed and parties will litigate the remaining claims.

Sep 9, 2019

Motion to Dismiss

After reviewing the complaint(s) filed by plaintiffs, defendants have filed a motion requesting that the court dismiss some or all of the plaintiffs' claims. In a motion to dismiss, defendants might challenge the validity of plaintiffs' claims or adequacy of plaintiffs' pleadings. Once a motion to dismiss is filed, the judge will make a decision on whether part or all of the case should be dismissed or the case can proceed as alleged.

Aug 5, 2019

Second Amended Complaint

A new complaint has been filed on behalf of certain investors in Fat Brands, Inc. Amended complaints may contain additional facts, parties, allegations, a change in the class definition, etc.

Jun 14, 2019

Motion to Dismiss Granted

The court has granted the defendants' request to dismiss the lawsuit. Depending on the court's decision, the plaintiffs may be allowed to file an updated complaint or pursue an appeal.

Mar 18, 2019

Motion to Dismiss

After reviewing the complaint(s) filed by plaintiffs, defendants have filed a motion requesting that the court dismiss some or all of the plaintiffs' claims. In a motion to dismiss, defendants might challenge the validity of plaintiffs' claims or adequacy of plaintiffs' pleadings. Once a motion to dismiss is filed, the judge will make a decision on whether part or all of the case should be dismissed or the case can proceed as alleged.

Nov 16, 2018

Appointment of Lead Plaintiff

The court has appointed a lead plaintiff to represent the interests of investors in the lawsuit. The lead plaintiff works with the attorneys handling the case, helps oversee the litigation, and represents the interests of the proposed class.

Aug 24, 2018

First Filed Complaint

A securities fraud class action complaint has been filed on behalf of certain investors in Fat Brands, Inc.